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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.40, 66.47 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.40, 66.47 and 38.97 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.40 : 66.47 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.40/66.47 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.40x = 66.47 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.40x = 2,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590.27/44.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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