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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 66.23 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 66.23 and 12.09 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 66.23 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/66.23 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 66.23 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.72/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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