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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 66.94 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 66.94 and 37.55 is: 56.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 66.94 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/66.94 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 66.94 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 2,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513.67/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.08

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