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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 67.13 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 67.13 and 35.62 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 67.13 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/67.13 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 67.13 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.17/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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