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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.34 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.34 and 28.08 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.34 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.34 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.34 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 1,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.43/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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