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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.89 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.89 and 38.66 is: 53.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.89 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.89 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.89 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353.51/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.26

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