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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.44 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.44 and 28.94 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.44 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.44 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.44 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 1,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.71/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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