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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.19 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.19 and 19.10 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.19 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.19 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.19 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.40/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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