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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 61.27 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 61.27 and 35.26 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 61.27 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/61.27 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 61.27 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.14/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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