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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.36 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.36 and 38.36 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.36 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.36 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.36 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.57/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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