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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.10 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.10 and 36.44 is: 54.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.10 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.10 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.10 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408.68/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.58

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