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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 66.70 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 66.70 and 14.05 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 66.70 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/66.70 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 66.70 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.14/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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