Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.41 and 24.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.41 and 24.00 is: 35.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44.27 : 66.41 = 24.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44.27/66.41 = 24.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44.27x = 66.41 × 24.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44.27x = 1,593.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,593.53/44.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35.99
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