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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.39 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.39 and 19.27 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.39 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.39 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.39 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.39/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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