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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 92.35 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 92.35 and 44.18 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 92.35 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/92.35 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 92.35 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 4,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080.02/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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