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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 66.57 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 66.57 and 24.06 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 66.57 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/66.57 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 66.57 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 1,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.67/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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