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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 66.06 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 66.06 and 33.48 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 66.06 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/66.06 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 66.06 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.69/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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