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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 66.14 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 66.14 and 34.40 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 66.14 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/66.14 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 66.14 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275.04/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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