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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 66.09 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 66.09 and 28.91 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 66.09 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/66.09 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 66.09 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 1,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.33/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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