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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.94 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.94 and 30.42 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.94 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.94 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.94 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.89/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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