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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.60 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.60 and 34.83 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.60 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.60 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.60 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319.68/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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