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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 66.54 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 66.54 and 35.30 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 66.54 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/66.54 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 66.54 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.86/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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