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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 61.40 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 61.40 and 28.13 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 61.40 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/61.40 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 61.40 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 1,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.73/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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