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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 67.02 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 67.02 and 38.94 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 67.02 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/67.02 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 67.02 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.76/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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