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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.39 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.39 and 38.11 is: 57.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.39 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.39 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.39 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.23/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.42

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