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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 66.85 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 66.85 and 37.40 is: 56.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 66.85 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/66.85 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 66.85 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 2,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499.76/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.13

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