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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 66 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 66 and 36.84 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 66 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/66 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 66 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431.44/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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