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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 67.23 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 67.23 and 23.44 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 67.23 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/67.23 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 67.23 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 1,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575.70/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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