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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 60.59 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 60.59 and 38.70 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 60.59 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/60.59 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 60.59 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 2,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344.93/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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