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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 61.32 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 61.32 and 35.84 is: 49.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 61.32 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/61.32 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 61.32 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.71/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.54

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