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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 61.61 and 36.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 61.61 and 36.92 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 61.61 = 36.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/61.61 = 36.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 61.61 × 36.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 2,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.64/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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