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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 66.06 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 66.06 and 24.83 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 66.06 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/66.06 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 66.06 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.82/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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