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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 61.97 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 61.97 and 28.53 is: 39.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 61.97 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/61.97 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 61.97 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 1,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.31/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.38

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