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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.53 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.53 and 34.73 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.53 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.53 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.53 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.50/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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