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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 61.36 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 61.36 and 28.10 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 61.36 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/61.36 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 61.36 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 1,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724.15/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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