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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 61.25 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 61.25 and 30.55 is: 42.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 61.25 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/61.25 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 61.25 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 1,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.19/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.17

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