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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.71 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.71 and 21.66 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.71 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.71 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.71 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 1,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.94/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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