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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 61.44 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 61.44 and 35.33 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 61.44 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/61.44 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 61.44 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.68/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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