Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 66.01 and 15.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44, 66.01 and 15.50 is: 23.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44 : 66.01 = 15.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44/66.01 = 15.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44x = 66.01 × 15.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44x = 1,023.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,023.16/44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23.25
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