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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 67.10 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 67.10 and 44.18 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 67.10 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/67.10 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 67.10 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.17/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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