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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 66.68 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 66.68 and 37.11 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 66.68 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/66.68 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 66.68 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.59/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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