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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 67.08 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 67.08 and 38.07 is: 56.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 67.08 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/67.08 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 67.08 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 2,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553.74/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.98

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