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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 85.19 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 85.19 and 44.34 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 85.19 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/85.19 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 85.19 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 3,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777.32/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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