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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.36 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.36 and 22.57 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.36 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.36 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.36 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 1,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.75/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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