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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.87 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.87 and 38.22 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.87 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.87 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.87 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.45/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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