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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.38 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.38 and 19.54 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.38 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.38 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.38 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.73/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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