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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.36 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.36 and 30 is: 44.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.36 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.36 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.36 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.80/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.96

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