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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.91 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.91 and 18.91 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.91 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.91 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.91 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.43/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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