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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.43 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.43 and 23.29 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.43 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.43 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.43 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 1,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.33/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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