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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 66.28 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 66.28 and 15.28 is: 22.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 66.28 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/66.28 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 66.28 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 1,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.55/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.92

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