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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.20 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.20 and 34.48 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.20 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.20 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.20 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 2,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.24/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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