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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 66.98 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 66.98 and 33.95 is: 50.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 66.98 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/66.98 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 66.98 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.57/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.82

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