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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.33 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.33 and 38.58 is: 57.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.33 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.33 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.33 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.01/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.79

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