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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.39, 66.59 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.39, 66.59 and 15.50 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.39 : 66.59 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.39/66.59 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.39x = 66.59 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.39x = 1,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.73/44.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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