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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.26 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.26 and 20.81 is: 31.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.26 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.26 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.26 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.93/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.17

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