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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 66.14 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 66.14 and 23.80 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 66.14 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/66.14 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 66.14 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 1,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.13/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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