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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.70 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.70 and 22.79 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.70 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.70 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.70 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.65/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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