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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.54 and 32.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.54 and 32.92 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.54 = 32.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.54 = 32.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.54 × 32.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.50/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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