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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.33 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.33 and 28.92 is: 39.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.33 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.33 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.33 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 1,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.66/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.89

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