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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.54 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.54 and 38.19 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.54 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.54 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.54 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.16/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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