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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.39, 61.26 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.39, 61.26 and 28.02 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.39 : 61.26 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.39/61.26 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.39x = 61.26 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.39x = 1,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716.29/44.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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