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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 85.40 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 85.40 and 44.48 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 85.40 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/85.40 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 85.40 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 3,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798.37/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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