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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 62.01 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 62.01 and 28.55 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 62.01 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/62.01 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 62.01 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.54/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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