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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.49 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.49 and 44.29 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.49 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.49 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.49 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.39/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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