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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.10 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.10 and 28.71 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.10 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.10 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.10 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.30/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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