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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 61.51 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 61.51 and 28.19 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 61.51 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/61.51 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 61.51 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 1,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.05/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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