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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 84.84 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 84.84 and 44.24 is: 61.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 84.84 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/84.84 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 84.84 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 3,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753.32/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.01

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