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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.07 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.07 and 37.59 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.07 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.07 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.07 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.21/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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