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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 61.25 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 61.25 and 37.52 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 61.25 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/61.25 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 61.25 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.10/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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