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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 49.43 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 49.43 and 30.44 is: 45.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 49.43 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/49.43 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 49.43 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.85/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.56

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