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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.40 and 24.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.40 and 24.69 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.40 = 24.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.40 = 24.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.40 × 24.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.11/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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