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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 60.65 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 60.65 and 37.48 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 60.65 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/60.65 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 60.65 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.16/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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