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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.16 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.16 and 36.32 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.16 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.16 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.16 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439.01/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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