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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.67 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.67 and 28.09 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.67 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.67 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.67 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 1,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.30/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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