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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.46 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.46 and 33.47 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.46 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.46 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.46 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223.92/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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