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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 65.88 and 37.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 65.88 and 37.37 is: 55.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 65.88 = 37.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/65.88 = 37.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 65.88 × 37.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.10/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.89

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