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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 66.52 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 66.52 and 35.65 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 66.52 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/66.52 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 66.52 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371.66/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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