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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 66.93 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 66.93 and 34.53 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 66.93 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/66.93 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 66.93 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311.09/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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