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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 66.92 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 66.92 and 24.28 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 66.92 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/66.92 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 66.92 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 1,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.82/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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