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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.41 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.41 and 37.68 is: 56.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.41 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.41 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.41 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502.14/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.28

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