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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 67.33 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 67.33 and 38.54 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 67.33 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/67.33 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 67.33 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.47/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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