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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.96 and 32.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.96 and 32.59 is: 44.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.96 = 32.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.96 = 32.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.96 × 32.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.28/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.98

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