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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 67.04 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 67.04 and 14.27 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 67.04 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/67.04 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 67.04 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.59/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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