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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 66.71 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 66.71 and 37.76 is: 56.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 66.71 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/66.71 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 66.71 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.45/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.53

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