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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 65.86 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 65.86 and 38.68 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 65.86 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/65.86 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 65.86 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.42/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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