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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 61.86 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 61.86 and 44.02 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 61.86 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/61.86 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 61.86 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.08/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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