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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.31 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.31 and 38.07 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.31 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.31 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.31 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.42/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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