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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.99 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.99 and 24.35 is: 36.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.99 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.99 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.99 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.21/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.53

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