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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 66.89 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 66.89 and 24.33 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 66.89 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/66.89 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 66.89 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 1,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627.75/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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