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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 66.31 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 66.31 and 23.95 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 66.31 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/66.31 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 66.31 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 1,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.73/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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