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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 66.11 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 66.11 and 13.64 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 66.11 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/66.11 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 66.11 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.38/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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