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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.07 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.07 and 38.91 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.07 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.07 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.07 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.19/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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