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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 60.91 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 60.91 and 34.99 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 60.91 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/60.91 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 60.91 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 2,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.00/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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