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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 67.14 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 67.14 and 38.70 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 67.14 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/67.14 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 67.14 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 2,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.32/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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