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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.16 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.16 and 38.55 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.16 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.16 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.16 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589.02/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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