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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 66.58 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 66.58 and 18.71 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 66.58 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/66.58 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 66.58 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 1,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.93/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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