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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 66.13 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 66.13 and 34.46 is: 51.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 66.13 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/66.13 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 66.13 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 2,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278.34/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.62

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