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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 66.18 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 66.18 and 18.44 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 66.18 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/66.18 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 66.18 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 1,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.72/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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