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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 62.15 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 62.15 and 38.15 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 62.15 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/62.15 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 62.15 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370.75/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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