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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 61.90 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 61.90 and 32.67 is: 44.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 61.90 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/61.90 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 61.90 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 2,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.27/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.97

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