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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 66.98 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 66.98 and 19.00 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 66.98 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/66.98 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 66.98 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 1,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.19/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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