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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.05 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.05 and 24.44 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.05 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.05 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.05 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.37/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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