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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 62 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 62 and 43.79 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 62 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/62 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 62 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 2,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.98/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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