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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 92.34 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 92.34 and 44.42 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 92.34 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/92.34 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 92.34 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 4,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101.28/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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