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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 83.27 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 83.27 and 44.83 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 83.27 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/83.27 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 83.27 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 3,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732.35/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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