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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 66.48 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 66.48 and 44.96 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 66.48 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/66.48 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 66.48 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.94/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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