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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.32, 66.52 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.32, 66.52 and 37.92 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.32 : 66.52 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.32/66.52 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.32x = 66.52 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.32x = 2,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.44/44.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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