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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.52, 61.35 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.52, 61.35 and 35.30 is: 48.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.52 : 61.35 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.52/61.35 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.52x = 61.35 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.52x = 2,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.35/44.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.64

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