Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,080, 66,120 and 11,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,080, 66,120 and 11,248 is: 16,872
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,080 : 66,120 = 11,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,080/66,120 = 11,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,080x = 66,120 × 11,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,080x = 743,717,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,717,760/44,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,872
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