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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.87 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.87 and 37.32 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.87 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.87 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.87 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271.67/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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