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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 61.80 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 61.80 and 28.19 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 61.80 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/61.80 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 61.80 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 1,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.06/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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