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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 61.22 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 61.22 and 38.21 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 61.22 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/61.22 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 61.22 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 2,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339.01/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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