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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.40 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.40 and 13.83 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.40 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.40 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.40 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.31/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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