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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 66.33 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 66.33 and 36.68 is: 55.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 66.33 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/66.33 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 66.33 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.98/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.04

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