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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 60.72 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 60.72 and 35.77 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 60.72 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/60.72 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 60.72 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.95/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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