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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.61 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.61 and 12.34 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.61 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.61 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.61 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.97/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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