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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 66.84 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 66.84 and 44.77 is: 66.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 66.84 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/66.84 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 66.84 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.43/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.62

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