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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 66.34 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 66.34 and 23.94 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 66.34 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/66.34 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 66.34 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 1,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.35/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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