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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 67.02 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 67.02 and 28.44 is: 42.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 67.02 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/67.02 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 67.02 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.05/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.67

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