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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.48 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.48 and 30.84 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.48 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.48 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.48 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.24/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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