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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67.32 and 37.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67.32 and 37.18 is: 55.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67.32 = 37.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67.32 = 37.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67.32 × 37.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502.96/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.72

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