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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.32, 66.52 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.32, 66.52 and 38.88 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.32 : 66.52 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.32/66.52 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.32x = 66.52 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.32x = 2,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.30/44.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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