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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 67.03 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 67.03 and 44.17 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 67.03 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/67.03 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 67.03 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960.63/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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