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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 66.43 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 66.43 and 38.52 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 66.43 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/66.43 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 66.43 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 2,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.88/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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