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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.89 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.89 and 37.32 is: 56.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.89 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.89 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.89 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.15/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.08

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