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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.97 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.97 and 30.37 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.97 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.97 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.97 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 1,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851.43/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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