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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 66.15 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 66.15 and 21.27 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 66.15 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/66.15 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 66.15 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 1,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.57/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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