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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.46 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.46 and 44.07 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.46 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.46 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.46 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 10,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068.01/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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