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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 67.22 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 67.22 and 37.94 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 67.22 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/67.22 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 67.22 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.14/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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