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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 66.67 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 66.67 and 38.64 is: 57.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 66.67 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/66.67 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 66.67 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576.13/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.63

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