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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.78 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.78 and 37.64 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.78 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.78 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.78 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.44/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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