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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 67.16 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 67.16 and 23.14 is: 34.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 67.16 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/67.16 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 67.16 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 1,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.08/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.69

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