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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.90 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.90 and 37.11 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.90 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.90 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.90 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.02/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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