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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 60.84 and 36.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 60.84 and 36.80 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 60.84 = 36.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/60.84 = 36.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 60.84 × 36.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.91/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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