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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.38, 66.54 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.38, 66.54 and 22.69 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.38 : 66.54 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.38/66.54 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.38x = 66.54 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.38x = 1,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.83/44.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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