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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.12 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.12 and 36.13 is: 49.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.12 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.12 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.12 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208.18/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.87

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