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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 67.05 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 67.05 and 35.13 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 67.05 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/67.05 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 67.05 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.47/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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