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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 67.15 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 67.15 and 19.10 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 67.15 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/67.15 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 67.15 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 1,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.71/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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