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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 66.28 and 36.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 66.28 and 36.62 is: 54.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 66.28 = 36.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/66.28 = 36.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 66.28 × 36.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 2,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.17/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.99

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