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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 60.75 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 60.75 and 36.73 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 60.75 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/60.75 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 60.75 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 2,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.35/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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