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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.33, 66.36 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.33, 66.36 and 30.77 is: 46.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.33 : 66.36 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.33/66.36 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.33x = 66.36 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.33x = 2,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.57/44.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.05

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