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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.38 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.38 and 28.66 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.38 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.38 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.38 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 1,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.11/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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