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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.72 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.72 and 38.19 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.72 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.72 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.72 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.90/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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