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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.90 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.90 and 38.36 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.90 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.90 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.90 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.12/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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