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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 61.96 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 61.96 and 35.68 is: 49.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 61.96 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/61.96 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 61.96 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 2,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210.73/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.24

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