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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 66.18 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 66.18 and 30.46 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 66.18 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/66.18 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 66.18 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015.84/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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