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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 61.16 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 61.16 and 35.12 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 61.16 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/61.16 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 61.16 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 2,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.46/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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