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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 66.46 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 66.46 and 28.29 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 66.46 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/66.46 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 66.46 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.15/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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