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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 84.28 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 84.28 and 44.74 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 84.28 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/84.28 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 84.28 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 3,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770.69/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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