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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.36 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.36 and 35.38 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.36 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.36 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.36 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.20/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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