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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 61.26 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 61.26 and 36.22 is: 49.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 61.26 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/61.26 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 61.26 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218.84/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.96

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