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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 210.28 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 210.28 and 44 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 210.28 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/210.28 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 210.28 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 9,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,252.32/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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