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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.17 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.17 and 20.07 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.17 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.17 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.17 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.93/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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