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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.81 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.81 and 24.66 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.81 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.81 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.81 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.57/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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