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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 61.26 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 61.26 and 44.46 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 61.26 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/61.26 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 61.26 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.62/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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