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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 60.83 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 60.83 and 38.02 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 60.83 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/60.83 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 60.83 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 2,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.41/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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