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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.47 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.47 and 13.87 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.47 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.47 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.47 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.95/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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