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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 66.91 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 66.91 and 36.10 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 66.91 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/66.91 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 66.91 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415.45/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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