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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 65.95 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 65.95 and 37.33 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 65.95 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/65.95 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 65.95 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.66/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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