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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 66.63 and 39.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 66.63 and 39.31 is: 59.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 66.63 = 39.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/66.63 = 39.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 66.63 × 39.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 2,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.23/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.02

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