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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.27 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.27 and 34.09 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.27 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.27 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.27 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 2,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.14/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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