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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.82 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.82 and 36.60 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.82 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.82 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.82 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262.43/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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