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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.61 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.61 and 28.26 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.61 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.61 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.61 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.96/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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