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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.13 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.13 and 35.83 is: 49.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.13 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.13 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.13 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.12/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.54

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