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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 65.92 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 65.92 and 34.34 is: 51.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 65.92 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/65.92 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 65.92 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.69/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.35

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