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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.79 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.79 and 37.19 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.79 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.79 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.79 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260.78/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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