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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 61.97 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 61.97 and 36.71 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 61.97 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/61.97 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 61.97 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.43/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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