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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.72 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.72 and 35.33 is: 48.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.72 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.72 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.72 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145.44/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.64

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