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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 66.42 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 66.42 and 34.65 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 66.42 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/66.42 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 66.42 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 2,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.45/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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