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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.93 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.93 and 24.32 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.93 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.93 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.93 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 1,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627.44/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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