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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 66.06 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 66.06 and 34.47 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 66.06 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/66.06 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 66.06 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 2,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277.09/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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