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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 61.87 and 37.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 61.87 and 37.60 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 61.87 = 37.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/61.87 = 37.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 61.87 × 37.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.91/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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