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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.46 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.46 and 22.16 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.46 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.46 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.46 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 1,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.91/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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