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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.44 and 28.96 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.44 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.44 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.44 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 1,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.06/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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