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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.69 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.69 and 35.50 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.69 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.69 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.69 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.00/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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