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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 67.27 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 67.27 and 12.79 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 67.27 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/67.27 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 67.27 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.98/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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