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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.34 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.34 and 33.44 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.34 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.34 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.34 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.60/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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