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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 67.05 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 67.05 and 37.14 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 67.05 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/67.05 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 67.05 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.24/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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