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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 66.34 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 66.34 and 28.84 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 66.34 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/66.34 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 66.34 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 1,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.25/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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