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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 67.21 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 67.21 and 24.54 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 67.21 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/67.21 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 67.21 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 1,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.16/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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