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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 66.13 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 66.13 and 35.54 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 66.13 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/66.13 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 66.13 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.29/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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