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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 66.99 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 66.99 and 20.58 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 66.99 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/66.99 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 66.99 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378.65/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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