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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 91.54 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 91.54 and 44.98 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 91.54 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/91.54 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 91.54 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 4,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117.30/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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