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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 61.05 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 61.05 and 30.44 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 61.05 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/61.05 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 61.05 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 1,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.36/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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