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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 66.89 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 66.89 and 38.45 is: 57.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 66.89 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/66.89 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 66.89 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.59/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.73

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