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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 66.59 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 66.59 and 30.89 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 66.59 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/66.59 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 66.59 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 2,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056.48/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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