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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 66.42 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 66.42 and 35.22 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 66.42 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/66.42 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 66.42 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 2,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339.31/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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