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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 66.33 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 66.33 and 38.84 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 66.33 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/66.33 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 66.33 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 2,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576.26/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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