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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.70 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.70 and 35.74 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.70 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.70 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.70 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.42/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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