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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.42 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.42 and 38.82 is: 57.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.42 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.42 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.42 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.42/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.93

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