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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.52 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.52 and 44.39 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.52 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.52 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.52 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996.65/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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