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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.43 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.43 and 36.45 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.43 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.43 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.43 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.94/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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