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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 66.98 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 66.98 and 33.82 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 66.98 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/66.98 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 66.98 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 2,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.26/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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