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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 67.04 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 67.04 and 38.76 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 67.04 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/67.04 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 67.04 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.47/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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