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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 61.62 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 61.62 and 28.88 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 61.62 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/61.62 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 61.62 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.29/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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