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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.54 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.54 and 44 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.54 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.54 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.54 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719.76/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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