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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 67.04 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 67.04 and 15.81 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 67.04 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/67.04 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 67.04 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 1,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059.90/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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