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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.17, 66.35 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.17, 66.35 and 44.33 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.17 : 66.35 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.17/66.35 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.17x = 66.35 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.17x = 2,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.07/48.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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