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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.72 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.72 and 32.47 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.72 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.72 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.72 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.40/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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