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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66.28 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66.28 and 28.14 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66.28 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66.28 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66.28 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 1,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.12/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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