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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 66.35 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 66.35 and 36.08 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 66.35 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/66.35 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 66.35 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393.91/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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