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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 66 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 66 and 38.68 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 66 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/66 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 66 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552.88/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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