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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.56 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.56 and 38.19 is: 52.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.56 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.56 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.56 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.98/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.63

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