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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 65.72 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 65.72 and 37.16 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 65.72 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/65.72 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 65.72 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442.16/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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