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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 66.77 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 66.77 and 38.17 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 66.77 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/66.77 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 66.77 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.09/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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