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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.42 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.42 and 35.15 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.42 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.42 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.42 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.33/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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