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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 67.03 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 67.03 and 35.03 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 67.03 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/67.03 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 67.03 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.14/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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