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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 60.83 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 60.83 and 37.25 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 60.83 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/60.83 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 60.83 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 2,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.88/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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