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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67.37 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67.37 and 14.49 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67.37 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67.37 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67.37 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.19/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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