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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.26 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.26 and 23.48 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.26 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.26 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.26 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 1,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579.26/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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