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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 66.64 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 66.64 and 34.84 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 66.64 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/66.64 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 66.64 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 2,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321.74/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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