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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 61.98 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 61.98 and 28.35 is: 39.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 61.98 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/61.98 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 61.98 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757.13/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.10

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