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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 66.37 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 66.37 and 23.97 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 66.37 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/66.37 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 66.37 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 1,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.83/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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