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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 61.51 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 61.51 and 28.18 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 61.51 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/61.51 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 61.51 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.21/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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