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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 66.98 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 66.98 and 44.29 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 66.98 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/66.98 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 66.98 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.54/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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