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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 61.05 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 61.05 and 38.19 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 61.05 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/61.05 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 61.05 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 2,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.50/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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