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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 60.44 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 60.44 and 35.62 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 60.44 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/60.44 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 60.44 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 2,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.54/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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