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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.40 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.40 and 14.49 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.40 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.40 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.40 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.72/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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