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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.88 and 37.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.88 and 37.00 is: 55.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.88 = 37.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.88 = 37.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.88 × 37.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 2,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.23/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.49

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