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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.85 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.85 and 36.72 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.85 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.85 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.85 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271.22/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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