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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 67.07 and 37.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 67.07 and 37.63 is: 56.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 67.07 = 37.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/67.07 = 37.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 67.07 × 37.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.02/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.30

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