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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 67.28 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 67.28 and 34.71 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 67.28 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/67.28 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 67.28 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335.29/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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