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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.88 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.88 and 38.88 is: 58.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.88 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.88 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.88 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.41/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.20

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