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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 61.91 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 61.91 and 38.04 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 61.91 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/61.91 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 61.91 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.87/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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