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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 44.94 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 44.94 and 28.11 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 44.94 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/44.94 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 44.94 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.26/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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