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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 60.74 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 60.74 and 38.73 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 60.74 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/60.74 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 60.74 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 2,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352.27/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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