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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 66.03 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 66.03 and 30.39 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 66.03 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/66.03 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 66.03 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006.32/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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