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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.82 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.82 and 30.27 is: 41.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.82 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.82 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.82 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 1,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.17/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.74

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