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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 100.50 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 100.50 and 44.28 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 100.50 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/100.50 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 100.50 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450.14/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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