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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.85 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.85 and 28.43 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.85 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.85 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.85 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 1,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758.16/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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