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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 67.05 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 67.05 and 35.70 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 67.05 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/67.05 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 67.05 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393.69/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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