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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.31 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.31 and 36.68 is: 50.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.31 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.31 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.31 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.64/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.45

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