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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.12 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.12 and 13.65 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.12 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.12 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.12 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.21/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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