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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.89 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.89 and 35.22 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.89 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.89 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.89 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.66/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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