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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.83 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.83 and 18.90 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.83 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.83 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.83 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.09/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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