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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 61.40 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 61.40 and 38.33 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 61.40 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/61.40 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 61.40 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 2,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353.46/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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