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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 66.63 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 66.63 and 33.71 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 66.63 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/66.63 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 66.63 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 2,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.10/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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