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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 60.92 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 60.92 and 35.25 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 60.92 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/60.92 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 60.92 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 2,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.25/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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