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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 61.12 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 61.12 and 30.28 is: 41.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 61.12 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/61.12 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 61.12 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850.49/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.78

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