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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 61.88 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 61.88 and 37.62 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 61.88 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/61.88 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 61.88 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.74/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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