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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.67 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.67 and 32.28 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.67 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.67 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.67 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.11/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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