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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.56 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.56 and 38.58 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 61.56 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/61.56 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 61.56 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374.98/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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