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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 61.77 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 61.77 and 36.57 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 61.77 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/61.77 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 61.77 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258.93/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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