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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 60.99 and 35.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 60.99 and 35.00 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 60.99 = 35.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/60.99 = 35.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 60.99 × 35.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 2,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.44/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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