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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 66.81 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 66.81 and 15.66 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 66.81 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/66.81 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 66.81 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 1,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.83/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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