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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 61.90 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 61.90 and 37.62 is: 51.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 61.90 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/61.90 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 61.90 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 2,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.68/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.86

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