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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 66.80 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 66.80 and 36.46 is: 54.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 66.80 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/66.80 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 66.80 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435.19/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.64

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