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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 67.19 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 67.19 and 35.16 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 67.19 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/67.19 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 67.19 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362.40/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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