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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.61 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.61 and 28.20 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.61 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.61 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.61 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.40/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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