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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.01, 91.52 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.01, 91.52 and 44.78 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.01 : 91.52 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.01/91.52 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.01x = 91.52 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.01x = 4,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097.58/61.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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