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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 61.58 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 61.58 and 44.37 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 61.58 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/61.58 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 61.58 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732.08/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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