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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 61.25 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 61.25 and 28.05 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 61.25 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/61.25 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 61.25 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 1,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717.92/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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