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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 66.97 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 66.97 and 44.22 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 66.97 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/66.97 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 66.97 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 2,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.30/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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