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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 61.71 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 61.71 and 28.34 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 61.71 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/61.71 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 61.71 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 1,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748.86/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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