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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 61.98 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 61.98 and 36.72 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 61.98 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/61.98 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 61.98 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275.91/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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