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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 66.51 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 66.51 and 38.66 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 66.51 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/66.51 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 66.51 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 2,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.28/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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