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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.25 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.25 and 38.63 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.25 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.25 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.25 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 2,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597.54/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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