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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.32, 61.19 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.32, 61.19 and 28.79 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.32 : 61.19 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.32/61.19 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.32x = 61.19 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.32x = 1,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.63/44.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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