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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 66.82 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 66.82 and 38.04 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 66.82 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/66.82 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 66.82 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 2,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.83/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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