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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.52 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.52 and 35.41 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.52 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.52 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.52 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.30/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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