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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 61.53 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 61.53 and 37.39 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 61.53 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/61.53 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 61.53 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 2,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300.61/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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