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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.71 and 12.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.71 and 12.41 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.71 = 12.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.71 = 12.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.71 × 12.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.81/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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