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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 61.27 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 61.27 and 30.62 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 61.27 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/61.27 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 61.27 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 1,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.09/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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