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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 84.94 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 84.94 and 44.07 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 84.94 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/84.94 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 84.94 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742.66/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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