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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.86, 67.13 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.86, 67.13 and 37.26 is: 55.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.86 : 67.13 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.86/67.13 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.86x = 67.13 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.86x = 2,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501.52/44.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.77

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