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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.56 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.56 and 38.22 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.56 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.56 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.56 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352.82/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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