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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.18 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.18 and 38.06 is: 56.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.18 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.18 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.18 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556.87/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.96

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