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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 67 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 67 and 21.81 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 67 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/67 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 67 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 1,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.94/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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