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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 66.13 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 66.13 and 19.72 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 66.13 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/66.13 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 66.13 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 1,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.98/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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