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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 84.61 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 84.61 and 44.93 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 84.61 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/84.61 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 84.61 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800.99/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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