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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 66.32 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 66.32 and 37.54 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 66.32 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/66.32 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 66.32 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 2,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.65/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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