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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 67.10 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 67.10 and 14.31 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 67.10 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/67.10 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 67.10 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.79/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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