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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.68 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.68 and 44.47 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.68 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.68 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.68 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.26/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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