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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.75 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.75 and 35.86 is: 49.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.75 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.75 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.75 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178.50/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.47

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