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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 61.90 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 61.90 and 32.64 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 61.90 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/61.90 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 61.90 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.42/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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