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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 66.08 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 66.08 and 36.90 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 66.08 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/66.08 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 66.08 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438.44/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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