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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.13, 111.96 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.13, 111.96 and 44.29 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.13 : 111.96 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.13/111.96 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.13x = 111.96 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.13x = 4,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.41/81.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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