Explanation

To find the greatest number that divides 36, 44, and 52 completely, we need to find their Highest Common Factor (HCF).

Factors of 36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36

Factors of 44: 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44

Factors of 52: 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52

The greatest common factor is 4.