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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 66.91 and 24.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 66.91 and 24.34 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 66.91 = 24.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/66.91 = 24.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 66.91 × 24.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 1,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628.59/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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