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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67.22 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67.22 and 38.98 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67.22 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67.22 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67.22 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.24/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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