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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.87 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.87 and 38.06 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.87 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.87 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.87 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316.71/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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