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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 66.92 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 66.92 and 23.25 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 66.92 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/66.92 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 66.92 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.77/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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