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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 60.99 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 60.99 and 38.21 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 60.99 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/60.99 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 60.99 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 2,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.98/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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