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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 61.39 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 61.39 and 28.11 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 61.39 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/61.39 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 61.39 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 1,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.94/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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