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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 66.29 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 66.29 and 35.19 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 66.29 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/66.29 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 66.29 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332.57/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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