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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 61.99 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 61.99 and 28.56 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 61.99 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/61.99 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 61.99 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 1,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.43/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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