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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.65 and 33.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.65 and 33.05 is: 49.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.65 = 33.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.65 = 33.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.65 × 33.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.78/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.60

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