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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 61.79 and 32.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 61.79 and 32.54 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 61.79 = 32.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/61.79 = 32.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 61.79 × 32.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010.17/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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