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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 66.75 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 66.75 and 35.95 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 66.75 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/66.75 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 66.75 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.66/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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