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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 61.50 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 61.50 and 30.03 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 61.50 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/61.50 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 61.50 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.85/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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