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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 67.04 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 67.04 and 36.21 is: 54.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 67.04 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/67.04 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 67.04 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.52/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.37

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