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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.82, 83.91 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.82, 83.91 and 44.44 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.82 : 83.91 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.82/83.91 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.82x = 83.91 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.82x = 3,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.96/60.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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