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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.76 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.76 and 43.92 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.76 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.76 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.76 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.50/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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