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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 67.27 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 67.27 and 35.19 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 67.27 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/67.27 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 67.27 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.06/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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