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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 66.18 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 66.18 and 18.45 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 66.18 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/66.18 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 66.18 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 1,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.02/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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