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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 66.06 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 66.06 and 38.54 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 66.06 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/66.06 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 66.06 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 2,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546.12/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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