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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 61.94 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 61.94 and 37.16 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 61.94 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/61.94 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 61.94 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.44/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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