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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 66.87 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 66.87 and 38.33 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 66.87 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/66.87 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 66.87 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 2,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.01/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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