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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 65.97 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 65.97 and 32.71 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 65.97 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/65.97 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 65.97 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.67/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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