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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.60 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.60 and 35.38 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.60 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.60 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.60 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.31/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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