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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.73 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.73 and 38.57 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.73 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.73 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.73 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.96/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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