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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 66.02 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 66.02 and 28.82 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 66.02 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/66.02 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 66.02 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 1,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.70/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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