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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 66.76 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 66.76 and 28.31 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 66.76 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/66.76 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 66.76 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 1,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.98/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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