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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 66.52 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 66.52 and 35.35 is: 53.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 66.52 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/66.52 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 66.52 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351.48/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.01

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