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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.35 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.35 and 34.72 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.35 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.35 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.35 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.39/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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