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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.52 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.52 and 30.80 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.52 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.52 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.52 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048.82/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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