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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 62 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 62 and 35.76 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 62 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/62 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 62 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.12/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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