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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 61.12 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 61.12 and 36.10 is: 49.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 61.12 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/61.12 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 61.12 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 2,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.43/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.81

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