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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.98 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.98 and 23.24 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.98 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.98 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.98 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 1,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.62/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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