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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.26 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.26 and 28.80 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.26 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.26 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.26 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 1,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.09/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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