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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 60.76 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 60.76 and 35.82 is: 49.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 60.76 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/60.76 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 60.76 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 2,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.42/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.44

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