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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 66.84 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 66.84 and 34.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 66.84 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/66.84 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 66.84 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.97/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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