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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 66.70 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 66.70 and 37.87 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 66.70 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/66.70 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 66.70 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.02/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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