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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 61.16 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 61.16 and 38.21 is: 52.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 61.16 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/61.16 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 61.16 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.43/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.72

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