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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.66 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.66 and 44.28 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.66 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.66 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.66 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 9,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.02/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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