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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.59 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.59 and 38.10 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.59 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.59 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.59 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.58/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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