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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.86 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.86 and 35.14 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.86 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.86 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.86 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.76/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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