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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.53 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.53 and 35.39 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.53 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.53 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.53 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.50/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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