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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 61.90 and 43.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 61.90 and 43.40 is: 59.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 61.90 = 43.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/61.90 = 43.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 61.90 × 43.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686.46/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.91

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