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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 61.95 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 61.95 and 36.76 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 61.95 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/61.95 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 61.95 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 2,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277.28/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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