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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 28.63 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.98 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.98 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.98 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 1,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.55/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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