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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 66.82 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 66.82 and 33.28 is: 49.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 66.82 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/66.82 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 66.82 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 2,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223.27/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.76

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