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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 65.98 and 37.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 65.98 and 37.78 is: 56.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 65.98 = 37.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/65.98 = 37.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 65.98 × 37.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 2,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492.72/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.32

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