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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 61.49 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 61.49 and 35.79 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 61.49 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/61.49 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 61.49 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 2,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200.93/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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