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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.19 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.19 and 38.43 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.19 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.19 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.19 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351.34/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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