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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 60.93 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 60.93 and 37.28 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 60.93 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/60.93 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 60.93 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 2,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271.47/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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