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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 66.12 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 66.12 and 38.83 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 66.12 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/66.12 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 66.12 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.44/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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