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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.81 and 32.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.81 and 32.53 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.81 = 32.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.81 = 32.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.81 × 32.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010.68/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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