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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.40, 61.29 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.40, 61.29 and 28.05 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.40 : 61.29 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.40/61.29 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.40x = 61.29 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.40x = 1,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718.95/44.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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