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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.43 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.43 and 14.51 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.43 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.43 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.43 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.00/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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