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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 66.44 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 66.44 and 13.86 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 66.44 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/66.44 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 66.44 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.86/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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