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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.76 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.76 and 37.33 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.76 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.76 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.76 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.44/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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