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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 65.84 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 65.84 and 38.43 is: 57.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 65.84 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/65.84 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 65.84 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530.23/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.36

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