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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.31 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.31 and 19.19 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.31 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.31 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.31 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 1,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.58/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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