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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 66.95 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 66.95 and 12.57 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 66.95 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/66.95 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 66.95 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.50/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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