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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66 and 33.48 is: 50.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.68/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.04

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