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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 61.79 and 37.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 61.79 and 37.07 is: 51.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 61.79 = 37.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/61.79 = 37.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 61.79 × 37.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.06/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.06

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