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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 66.59 and 35.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 66.59 and 35.57 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 66.59 = 35.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/66.59 = 35.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 66.59 × 35.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.10/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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