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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.53 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.53 and 44.37 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.53 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.53 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.53 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.09/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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