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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 62.62 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 62.62 and 35.60 is: 49.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 62.62 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/62.62 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 62.62 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229.10/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.06

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