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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.56 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.56 and 37.19 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.56 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.56 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.56 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.35/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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