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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.79 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.79 and 34.88 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.79 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.79 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.79 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.43/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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