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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.71 and 33.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.71 and 33.15 is: 49.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.71 = 33.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.71 = 33.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.71 × 33.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.52/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.73

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