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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 66.71 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 66.71 and 38.25 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 66.71 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/66.71 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 66.71 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.75/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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