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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.84 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.84 and 35.66 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.84 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.84 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.84 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.21/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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