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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 60.81 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 60.81 and 30.32 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 60.81 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/60.81 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 60.81 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 1,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.97/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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