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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.46 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.46 and 28.18 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.46 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.46 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.46 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 1,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.98/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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