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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 62.12 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 62.12 and 33.95 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 62.12 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/62.12 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 62.12 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.80/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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