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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 60.98 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 60.98 and 38.18 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 60.98 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/60.98 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 60.98 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 2,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.22/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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