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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.44, 72.65 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.44, 72.65 and 28.14 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.44 : 72.65 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.44/72.65 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.44x = 72.65 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.44x = 2,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.23/48.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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