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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.54 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.54 and 35.42 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.54 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.54 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.54 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.90/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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