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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 66.63 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 66.63 and 24.14 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 66.63 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/66.63 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 66.63 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 1,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.45/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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