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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 66.52 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 66.52 and 34.69 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 66.52 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/66.52 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 66.52 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 2,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.33/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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