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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.18 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.18 and 33.52 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.18 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.18 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.18 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.87/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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