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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.72 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.72 and 36.44 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.72 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.72 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.72 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431.28/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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