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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.39 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.39 and 19.29 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.39 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.39 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.39 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.95/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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