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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.80 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.80 and 37.98 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.80 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.80 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.80 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309.18/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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