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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 67.50 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 67.50 and 19.32 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 67.50 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/67.50 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 67.50 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 1,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.85/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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