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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.68 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.68 and 12.40 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.68 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.68 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.68 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.50/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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