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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 67 and 23.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 67 and 23.00 is: 34.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 67 = 23.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/67 = 23.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 67 × 23.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.67/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.49

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