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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 60.91 and 35.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 60.91 and 35.47 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 60.91 = 35.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/60.91 = 35.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 60.91 × 35.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.48/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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