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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 65.81 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 65.81 and 35.38 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 65.81 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/65.81 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 65.81 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.02/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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