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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 66.66 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 66.66 and 44.40 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 66.66 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/66.66 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 66.66 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959.70/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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