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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 60.81 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 60.81 and 37.94 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 60.81 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/60.81 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 60.81 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 2,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.13/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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