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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.69 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.69 and 38.28 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.69 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.69 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.69 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.21/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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