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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 62.25 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 62.25 and 44.27 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 62.25 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/62.25 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 62.25 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 2,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755.51/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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