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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 62 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 62 and 28.58 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 62 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/62 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 62 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.96/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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