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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.75 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.75 and 35.94 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.75 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.75 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.75 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.36/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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