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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.30 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.30 and 20.86 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.30 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.30 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.30 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.88/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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