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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.97 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.97 and 36.02 is: 49.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.97 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.97 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.97 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.67/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.72

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