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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.38 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.38 and 37.04 is: 55.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.38 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.38 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.38 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.20/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.48

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