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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67.37 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67.37 and 38.11 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67.37 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67.37 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67.37 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.47/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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