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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.61 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.61 and 35.22 is: 48.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.61 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.61 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.61 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.68/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.44

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