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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.64 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.64 and 37.45 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.64 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.64 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.64 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.11/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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