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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.34 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.34 and 23.27 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.34 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.34 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.34 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.23/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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