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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66.24 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66.24 and 13.72 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66.24 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66.24 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66.24 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.74/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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