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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 66.76 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 66.76 and 44.65 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 66.76 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/66.76 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 66.76 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980.83/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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