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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.25, 66.33 and 37.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.25, 66.33 and 37.53 is: 56.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.25 : 66.33 = 37.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.25/66.33 = 37.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.25x = 66.33 × 37.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.25x = 2,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.36/44.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.26

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