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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 66.99 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 66.99 and 24.39 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 66.99 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/66.99 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 66.99 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.89/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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