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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.64 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.64 and 44.58 is: 61.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.64 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.64 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.64 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.02/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.16

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