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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 66.28 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 66.28 and 32.08 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 66.28 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/66.28 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 66.28 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 2,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126.26/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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