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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.66 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.66 and 44.87 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.66 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.66 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.66 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 4,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.78/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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