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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 60.76 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 60.76 and 28.47 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 60.76 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/60.76 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 60.76 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 1,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.69/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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