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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.87 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.87 and 24.30 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.87 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.87 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.87 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.94/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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