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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 66.94 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 66.94 and 38.90 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 66.94 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/66.94 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 66.94 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.97/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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