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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.23 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.23 and 38.14 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.23 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.23 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.23 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.38/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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