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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 66.80 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 66.80 and 36.42 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 66.80 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/66.80 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 66.80 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 2,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.67/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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