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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66 and 37.41 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.06/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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