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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 66.28 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 66.28 and 27.96 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 66.28 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/66.28 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 66.28 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 1,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853.19/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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