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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 66.67 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 66.67 and 37.69 is: 56.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 66.67 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/66.67 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 66.67 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 2,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.79/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.43

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