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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.31 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.31 and 12.82 is: 19.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.31 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.31 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.31 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.91/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.23

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