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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 66.16 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 66.16 and 37.45 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 66.16 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/66.16 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 66.16 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 2,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477.69/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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