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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 61.58 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 61.58 and 38.44 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 61.58 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/61.58 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 61.58 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 2,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.14/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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