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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 14.52 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.44 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.44 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.44 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.54/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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