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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 67.06 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 67.06 and 38.68 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 67.06 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/67.06 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 67.06 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.88/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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