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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 61.13 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 61.13 and 35.49 is: 49.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 61.13 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/61.13 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 61.13 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 2,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.20/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.03

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