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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.52 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.52 and 22.71 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.52 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.52 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.52 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 1,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.95/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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