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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 84.14 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 84.14 and 44.66 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 84.14 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/84.14 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 84.14 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 3,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757.69/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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