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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.53 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.53 and 28.21 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.53 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.53 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.53 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 1,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735.61/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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