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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.94 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.94 and 37.57 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.94 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.94 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.94 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.09/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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