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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 66.80 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 66.80 and 38.42 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 66.80 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/66.80 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 66.80 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566.46/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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