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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.81, 83.97 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.81, 83.97 and 44.40 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.81 : 83.97 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.81/83.97 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.81x = 83.97 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.81x = 3,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.27/60.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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