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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 66.97 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 66.97 and 18.96 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 66.97 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/66.97 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 66.97 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.66/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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