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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.41 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.41 and 23.28 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.41 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.41 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.41 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.30/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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