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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.34 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.34 and 38.57 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.34 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.34 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.34 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365.38/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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