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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.36 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.36 and 14.48 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.36 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.36 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.36 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.13/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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