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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.46 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.46 and 38.66 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.46 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.46 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.46 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.54/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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