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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.32 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.32 and 37.32 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.32 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.32 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.32 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.38/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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