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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 66.24 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 66.24 and 22.52 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 66.24 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/66.24 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 66.24 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 1,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.63/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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