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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 66.29 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 66.29 and 37.97 is: 56.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 66.29 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/66.29 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 66.29 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 2,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516.76/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.71

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