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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 62.09 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 62.09 and 34.03 is: 47.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 62.09 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/62.09 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 62.09 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112.92/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.00

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