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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 62 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 62 and 38.06 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 62 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/62 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 62 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.72/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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