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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.79 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.79 and 33.73 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.79 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.79 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.79 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252.58/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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