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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 61.59 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 61.59 and 35.87 is: 49.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 61.59 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/61.59 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 61.59 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208.93/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.52

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