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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 62.08 and 36.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 62.08 and 36.80 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 62.08 = 36.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/62.08 = 36.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 62.08 × 36.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.54/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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