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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.33 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.33 and 19.19 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.33 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.33 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.33 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 1,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.88/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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