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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.92 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.92 and 30.30 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.92 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.92 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.92 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.72/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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