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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 66.76 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 66.76 and 20.44 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 66.76 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/66.76 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 66.76 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 1,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.57/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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