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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 68.01 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 68.01 and 36.36 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 68.01 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/68.01 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 68.01 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.84/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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