38.64% is what you get when you turn the fraction 17/44 into a percent.
The fraction 17/44 shows a part of a whole where 17 pieces are taken out of 44 equal pieces. When you look at it as a percentage, it tells you that about 38.64 out of every 100 parts are the same as those 17 pieces.
Because the number is rounded to two decimal places, you can use 38.64% in everyday calculations, like figuring out scores, discounts, or any situation where you need a quick, easy-to-read figure.