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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 66.80 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 66.80 and 35.51 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 66.80 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/66.80 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 66.80 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371.72/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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