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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 66.97 and 20.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 66.97 and 20.65 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 66.97 = 20.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/66.97 = 20.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 66.97 × 20.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 1,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.93/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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