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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 67.36 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 67.36 and 38.43 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 67.36 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/67.36 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 67.36 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.64/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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