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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 67.21 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 67.21 and 15.93 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 67.21 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/67.21 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 67.21 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 1,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.32/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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