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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.09 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.09 and 12.66 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.09 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.09 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.09 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.58/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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