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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 66.34 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 66.34 and 23.93 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 66.34 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/66.34 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 66.34 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 1,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.71/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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