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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 85.20 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 85.20 and 44.50 is: 61.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 85.20 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/85.20 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 85.20 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 3,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791.40/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.37

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