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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 61.25 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 61.25 and 36.26 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 61.25 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/61.25 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 61.25 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.44/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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