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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 66 and 37.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 66 and 37.23 is: 55.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 66 = 37.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/66 = 37.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 66 × 37.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.18/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.76

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