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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.69 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.69 and 35.95 is: 49.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.69 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.69 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.69 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.76/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.70

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