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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 61.04 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 61.04 and 37.66 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 61.04 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/61.04 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 61.04 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.77/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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