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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 61.11 and 30.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 61.11 and 30.47 is: 42.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 61.11 = 30.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/61.11 = 30.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 61.11 × 30.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 1,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.06/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.02

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