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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.67 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.67 and 36.89 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.67 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.67 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.67 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459.28/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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