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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 66.06 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 66.06 and 30.54 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 66.06 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/66.06 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 66.06 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.47/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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