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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 60.66 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 60.66 and 36.25 is: 49.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 60.66 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/60.66 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 60.66 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.93/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.94

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