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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 66.31 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 66.31 and 18.56 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 66.31 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/66.31 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 66.31 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 1,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.71/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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