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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.32 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.32 and 19.22 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.32 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.32 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.32 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 1,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.55/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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