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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 65.92 and 37.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 65.92 and 37.61 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 65.92 = 37.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/65.92 = 37.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 65.92 × 37.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479.25/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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