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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.25, 61.05 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.25, 61.05 and 38.16 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.25 : 61.05 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.25/61.05 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.25x = 61.05 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.25x = 2,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.67/44.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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