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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.27 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.27 and 36.53 is: 54.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.27 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.27 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.27 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 2,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420.84/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.91

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