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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 61.14 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 61.14 and 36.59 is: 50.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 61.14 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/61.14 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 61.14 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 2,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237.11/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.47

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