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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.76 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.76 and 30.26 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.76 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.76 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.76 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838.29/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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