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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 66.42 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 66.42 and 38.31 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 66.42 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/66.42 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 66.42 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 2,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544.55/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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