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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 66.55 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 66.55 and 13.94 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 66.55 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/66.55 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 66.55 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.71/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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