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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.24 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.24 and 30.66 is: 46.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.24 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.24 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.24 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.92/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.02

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