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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 67.04 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 67.04 and 14.29 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 67.04 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/67.04 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 67.04 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.69/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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