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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.95 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.95 and 22.96 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.95 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.95 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.95 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.06/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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