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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.12 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.12 and 24.47 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.12 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.12 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.12 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.43/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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