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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 66.74 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 66.74 and 16.01 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 66.74 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/66.74 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 66.74 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 1,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.43/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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