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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.78 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.78 and 38.80 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.78 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.78 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.78 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358.26/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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