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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 60.87 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 60.87 and 36.42 is: 50.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 60.87 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/60.87 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 60.87 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.89/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.20

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