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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 67.14 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 67.14 and 35.10 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 67.14 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/67.14 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 67.14 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.61/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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