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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 61.77 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 61.77 and 35.07 is: 48.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 61.77 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/61.77 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 61.77 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.27/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.37

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