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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.60 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.60 and 38.01 is: 56.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.60 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.60 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.60 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.47/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.93

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