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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 67.03 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 67.03 and 14.25 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 67.03 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/67.03 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 67.03 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.18/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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