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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 60.14 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 60.14 and 44.80 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 60.14 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/60.14 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 60.14 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.27/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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