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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.89 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.89 and 13.75 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.89 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.89 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.89 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.74/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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