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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 61.76 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 61.76 and 32.52 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 61.76 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/61.76 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 61.76 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 2,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.44/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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