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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 60.67 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 60.67 and 28.44 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 60.67 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/60.67 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 60.67 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 1,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.45/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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