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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.29 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.29 and 38.26 is: 57.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.29 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.29 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.29 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536.26/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.03

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