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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 61.26 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 61.26 and 35.61 is: 49.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 61.26 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/61.26 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 61.26 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 2,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.11/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.11

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