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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.72 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.72 and 37.02 is: 51.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.72 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.72 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.72 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247.85/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.04

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