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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 66.37 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 66.37 and 35.72 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 66.37 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/66.37 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 66.37 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 2,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370.74/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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