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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 66.90 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 66.90 and 32.64 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 66.90 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/66.90 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 66.90 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.62/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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