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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.71 and 37.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.71 and 37.30 is: 55.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.71 = 37.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.71 = 37.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.71 × 37.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.98/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.65

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