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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 61.31 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 61.31 and 28.91 is: 39.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 61.31 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/61.31 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 61.31 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 1,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.47/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.89

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