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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 66 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 66 and 19.96 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 66 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/66 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 66 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.36/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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