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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 84.50 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 84.50 and 44.04 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 84.50 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/84.50 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 84.50 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 3,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721.38/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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