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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 65.72 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 65.72 and 38.59 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 65.72 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/65.72 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 65.72 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.78/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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