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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.78 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.78 and 36.87 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.78 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.78 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.78 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 2,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.18/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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