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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 67.16 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 67.16 and 23.11 is: 34.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 67.16 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/67.16 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 67.16 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 1,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.10/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.67

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