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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 66.28 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 66.28 and 35.18 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 66.28 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/66.28 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 66.28 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.73/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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