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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 66.81 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 66.81 and 37.35 is: 55.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 66.81 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/66.81 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 66.81 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.35/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.86

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