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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 67.26 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 67.26 and 20.52 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 67.26 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/67.26 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 67.26 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 1,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.74/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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