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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.32 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.32 and 43.56 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.32 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.32 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.32 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.66/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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