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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 61.31 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 61.31 and 28.07 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 61.31 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/61.31 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 61.31 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 1,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.97/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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