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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.64 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.64 and 28.32 is: 39.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.64 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.64 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.64 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 1,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.41/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.05

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