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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.79 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.79 and 36.67 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.79 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.79 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.79 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.35/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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