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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 61.02 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 61.02 and 38.17 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 61.02 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/61.02 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 61.02 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 2,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.13/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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