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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 66.93 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 66.93 and 37.98 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 66.93 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/66.93 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 66.93 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 2,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.00/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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