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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 67.19 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 67.19 and 37.89 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 67.19 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/67.19 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 67.19 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.64/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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