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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 66.83 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 66.83 and 38.66 is: 57.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 66.83 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/66.83 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 66.83 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 2,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.12/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.69

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