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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 60.91 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 60.91 and 35.45 is: 48.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 60.91 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/60.91 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 60.91 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 2,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.54/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.97

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