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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 61.14 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 61.14 and 35.26 is: 48.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 61.14 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/61.14 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 61.14 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.80/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.51

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