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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 65.94 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 65.94 and 30.52 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 65.94 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/65.94 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 65.94 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012.49/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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