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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 65.98 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 65.98 and 34.77 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 65.98 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/65.98 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 65.98 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.12/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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