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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.52 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.52 and 44.32 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.52 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.52 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.52 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.57/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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