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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.86, 61.88 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.86, 61.88 and 33.21 is: 45.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.86 : 61.88 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.86/61.88 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.86x = 61.88 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.86x = 2,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.03/44.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.81

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