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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 60.62 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 60.62 and 36.77 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 60.62 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/60.62 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 60.62 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.51/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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