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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 66.62 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 66.62 and 30.94 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 66.62 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/66.62 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 66.62 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.13/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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