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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 61.78 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 61.78 and 43.20 is: 59.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 61.78 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/61.78 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 61.78 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.87/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.48

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