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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.40 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.40 and 35.27 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.40 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.40 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.40 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.93/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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