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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 67.12 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 67.12 and 35.62 is: 53.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 67.12 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/67.12 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 67.12 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 2,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.81/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.63

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