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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.09 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.09 and 24.56 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.09 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.09 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.09 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.84/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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