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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.94 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.94 and 38.35 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.94 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.94 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.94 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.40/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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