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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.79 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.79 and 14.09 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.79 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.79 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.79 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.79/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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