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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 61.06 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 61.06 and 35.11 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 61.06 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/61.06 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 61.06 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 2,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.82/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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