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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.77, 66.93 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.77, 66.93 and 44.66 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.77 : 66.93 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.77/66.93 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.77x = 66.93 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.77x = 2,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.76/48.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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