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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.69 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.69 and 44.82 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.69 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.69 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.69 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.56/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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