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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.17 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.17 and 37.55 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.17 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.17 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.17 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.23/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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