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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.62 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.62 and 35.44 is: 48.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.62 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.62 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.62 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.81/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.94

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