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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 61.71 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 61.71 and 28.36 is: 39.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 61.71 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/61.71 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 61.71 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 1,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.10/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.14

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