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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 61.25 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 61.25 and 28.85 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 61.25 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/61.25 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 61.25 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 1,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.61/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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