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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 62.10 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 62.10 and 38.90 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 62.10 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/62.10 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 62.10 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 2,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415.50/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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