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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.92 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.92 and 35.71 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.92 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.92 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.92 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.01/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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