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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.26 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.26 and 36.68 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.26 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.26 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.26 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.71/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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