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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.44, 60.72 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.44, 60.72 and 28.44 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.44 : 60.72 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.44/60.72 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.44x = 60.72 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.44x = 1,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.88/40.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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