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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 66.09 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 66.09 and 36.11 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 66.09 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/66.09 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 66.09 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386.51/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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