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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.60 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.60 and 38.83 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.60 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.60 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.60 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.93/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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