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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.19 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.19 and 24.86 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.19 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.19 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.19 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.48/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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