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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 67.10 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 67.10 and 28.76 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 67.10 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/67.10 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 67.10 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 1,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.32/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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