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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 60.77 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 60.77 and 30.22 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 60.77 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/60.77 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 60.77 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 1,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.01/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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